I GAVE OFORI-ATTA A NEW “NARROW ROLE” FOR HIM TO WIND DOWN – Akufo Addo

“Since last year, we have made some important changes in our government. Your old friend, Mr. Ofori-Atta has had seven years as a Finance Minister and I thought it was time for him to wind down and take on more narrow roles.

“And the new Minister of Finance is someone you have met before… now he has stepped forward,” he explained.

President Akufo-Addo made significant changes to his cabinet on Wednesday, February 14, including the removal of Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. This reshuffle affected around 13 current ministers of state, including 10 cabinet ministers and two regional ministers.

Following his removal from the finance ministry, Mr. Ofori-Atta was appointed as the Senior Presidential Advisor and Special Envoy for International Finance and Private Sector Investments.

In this new role, he is expected to utilize his extensive experience and network to attract international investments and enhance private sector involvement in Ghana’s development.